antibiotics in water?

[rancher hicks]

*Disclaimer: I don't have chickens yet.

I've been doing a lot of reading and it seems like some people do recommend garlic. It's a really powerful, natural antibiotic and antifungal. We (my husband, myself, my children) use it, so I'm on board with giving it to chickens in moderation. Just make sure it's raw, when you cook it it loses potency. I hope others will chime in who have used it with their experiences!

You will find varying opinions on many things. Don't let yourself get offended if someone disagrees. My motto is do whatever helps you sleep at night, knowing you've done your best.

Even the "experts" disagree now and then. Such is life.

I wish you the best,

Rancher

 

[manychitlens]

You will find varying opinions on many things. Don't let yourself get offended if someone disagrees. My motto is do whatever helps you sleep at night, knowing you've done your best.

Even the "experts" disagree now and then. Such is life.

I wish you the best,

Rancher

Thank you!

FWIW that is also my motto in life.

 

[red horse ranch]

Thanks everyone! I really didn't think there was a need either. Does anyone else use raw garlic as a preventive? I went to a class and was told this was good. Sounded good since it is from the earth and not a lab!

I will crush 2 or 3 cloves to put in the 3 gallon waterer about once a month. I've read that it can help control worms in poultry. It's natural and my birds seem to like it. I've also read it can cause digestive problems if they eat too much of it raw.